Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Main Cast of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Franklyn Ajaye
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Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
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Jeff Clanagan
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Todd Boyd
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Crew of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Full backstage crew list →- Released January 01, 2009